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CNC Lathe Operator/Programmer

Patterson Mold and Tool, LLC
Saint Charles, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Job Description

General Description of Position

The CNC Lathe Machinist/Programmer role is to set up and operate 2 axis CNC lathes on night shift.

Essential Duties:

1. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of operating and setting up a CNC lathe in a toolroom setting.

2. Capable of complex set ups

3. Low quantity but high accuracy

4. Capable of conversational programming

5. Mazatrol or Master Cam experience a plus

6. Proficient in reading blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances

7. Proficient understanding and usage of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc

8.Basic understanding of G and M code

9.Read and understand work instructions associated the job

10.Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

11.Participate in safety training

Patterson Mold and Tool services the die cast, injection molding, and aerospace industry from small repairs and engineering changes to large complex die builds. We have a clean, climate controlled, and well lighted shop

Our goal at Patterson Mold and Tool is to stay diversified and stay current with technologies in order to compete in today’s market. Our objective is customer satisfaction. Patterson Mold and Tool is located in St. Charles, Missouri.

A few of our benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid vacation, 401K, short term disability, and long-term disability, competitive pay, perfect attendance PTO award, etc.

We are ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) certified, therefore all applicants must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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